Maple Glaze Carrots
These maple glaze carrots are a must-have at any dinner party or holiday feast. Full of flavor and easy to make, they are guaranteed to impress your guests!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The spices and seasonings highlight something we already know. Carrots are such a wonderful and versatile vegetable, perfectly capable of being the star of the show!
- It is very easy to downscale or upscale the size of this dish based on the household (or number of guests) you are planning to feed.
- The prep is minimal! The magic happens while the carrots are in the oven. Meanwhile, you can work on other dishes or take a break you deserve.
- Many of the holiday foods tend to be… well, beige. Delicious, but not particularly picturesque. These maple glaze carrots will add a pop of color to any plate!
Key Ingredients
- Carrots are the start of the show. Naturally sweet, full of beta carotene and fiber, they also add a pop of color to the holiday table.
- Warm spices, including cinnamon, ginger, and paprika, perfectly complement the natural sweetness of carrots.
- Maple syrup is a great vegan alternative to honey which is traditionally an ingredient for roasting carrots.
Hack It!
- Maple syrup can be both expensive and not accessible in some parts of the world. You can use an alternative like vegan honey, date syrup, or agave.
- You can modify the spices and seasonings based on your preference. For instance, you can add extra spices (such as nutmeg, bay leaf, or clove), as well as adjust the amount of the spices and salt listed here. You can also add some heat to your glaze with some chili flakes or sriracha. Yum!
- Although these maple glaze carrots are intended as a side dish, they also make an amazing healthy snack, as well as filling for a sandwich or a wrap.
- If you want to go the extra mile, make this recipe using colorful heirloom carrots. The results will look spectacular!
- Make it a double-whammy with the Raw Carrot Salad. This way, your holiday table is vibrant and healthy too.
How to Make Maple Glaze Carrots
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425F. While it warms up, peel and cut your carrots diagonally into 1-inch pieces and place them into a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Next, make your glaze. In a jar or bowl, add the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, salt and paprika.
Step 3: Whisk everything together with a whisk or a fork. Make sure the mixture is emulsified and has no clumps.
Step 4: In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots and the glaze together until evenly coated.
Step 5: In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots and the glaze together until evenly coated. Transfer the carrots to a lined baking sheet or roasting tin, and let it cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes. About halfway through, use a spatula to give the carrots a light toss.
Step 6: In the last two minutes, set the oven to broil to caramelize the outside of the carrots. Sprinkle your maple glaze carrots with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Especially if you use this recipe for produce with similar density and flavor profiles. Try this glaze with beets, butternut squash, or parsnips.
These maple glazed carrots will last 3-4 days in the fridge. You can reheat them and serve as a side. Alternatively, you can use leftovers in salad or even a holiday leftovers sandwich.
Other Holiday Sides You’ll Love
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes
- Bang Bang Broccoli
- Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Hasselback Butternut Squash
- Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese
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The Recipe: Maple Glaze Carrots
Ingredients
- 6-8 carrots, washed and peeled
Maple glaze
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
To garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
- Baking sheet or roasting dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Peel and slice your carrots on an angle, around 1” in length.
- In a jar, mix the olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, salt and paprika until combined.
- Transfer the carrots to a bowl and pour the glaze over top.
- Put on a baking sheet, and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. In the last two minutes, set the oven to broil to caramelize the carrots.
- Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Notes
- Maple syrup can be both expensive and not accessible in some parts of the world. You can use an alternative like vegan honey, date syrup, or agave.
- You can modify the spices and seasonings based on your preference. For instance, you can add extra spices (such as nutmeg, bay leaf, or clove), as well as adjust the amount of the spices and salt listed here. You can also add some heat to your glaze with some chili flakes or sriracha. Yum!
- Although these maple glaze carrots are intended as a side dish, they also make an amazing healthy snack, as well as filling for a sandwich or a wrap.
- If you want to go the extra mile, make this recipe using colorful heirloom carrots. The results will look spectacular!